On June 6, four students from Township High School District 211 were included in the third round of National Merit Scholarships. In the latest round, the scholarships are financed U.S. colleges and universities. Each recipient was selected by officials from the various educational institutions. The recipients will receive between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship.
The students from across District 211 listed in the ...

Sean Armstrong has been named head boys soccer coach at Hoffman Estates High School. Armstrong takes over the program from Matt Sriver, who stepped down earlier this year after 14 years as the Hawks head coach and a 70-146-23 record.
“We couldn’t be happier with the selection of Coach Armstrong to lead our boys soccer program,” said Hoffman Estates High School Principal Josh Schumacher. “Sean’s student-centered and a quality person. He’s the kind of person you’d want working with not only your student-athletes on the field, but your ...

Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg High Schools’ girls bowling teams captured second and third place following the Illinois High School Association’s state bowling finals in Rockford Feb. 16-17.
Hoffman Estates took second place with a team average of 194.9 and finished just 419 pins behind state champion Harlem High School. Senior Alexis Orwat finished 4th overall with a series average of 212.3
The Hawks bowlers were honored with an assembly at the school ...

When Sarah Wille, a 2014 graduate of Hoffman Estates High School was a small child, her grandmother gave her a bowling ball. That gift set her on a path which has included multiple competitions, try-outs, state playoffs, championships, even a visit to the White House. Now Willie can add Team USA member to the list.
Wille was named to the Team USA Women’s bowling team following tryouts earlier this year. She said when she heard her name called she was shocked.
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Schools throughout District 211 are planning their annual community Halloween activities.
The festivities begin on Oct. 24, when the Higgins Education Center will host a “Trunk or Treat,” from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy treats, activities and learn about various programs and services offered by Partners for Our Community.
Fremd High School’s Student Council will host its annual Halloween Festival at the school Wednesday Oct. 26, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Students invite children 12 and under to trick-or-treat through the transfor...

Students within Township High School District 211 will have easier access to the internet to complete web-based homework after the District partnered with Sprint in its 1Million Project. The project provides qualifying students a free wireless hotspot from the Sprint Foundation, with an unlimited data package from Sprint, enabling them access they might not otherwise have.
“This generous program will be a game-changer for our students,” said Dr. Daniel Cates, District 211 superintendent. ...

Students in High School District 211’s Business Incubator program spent the school year developing business ideas to try to bring them to life with the help of investors.
Six of the best teams from each school’s Business Incubator course were selected to compete at the District Pitch Night for real funding this past May. After planning and preparation, each team presented their business idea to a panel of judges in hopes of being awarded $20,000 in seed money from the District 211 Foundation.
Two teams won this year’s seed money: Green Dirt from Conant High School and Snow and Co. from Palatine High School. Green Dirt also was recently ...